What a masterclass Matt. So much skill and knowledge on your end. Love learning from you, and it was a really nice little sneak peak to our wedding film. Can’t wait to see it.
I felt like I was watching a 30 mins video but it was just 10 mins. It's so much knowledge in one single video yet clearly explained. What a absolutely fantastic video!!!
I use a lot of these techniques, so that lets me know im on the right track. Also, learned some new ones by watching this video. Thanks Matt! Love your work.
Thanks, Matt! You are a master of the gimbal, and you share your experience and talent in a free mini YT masterclass. You're not just a film poet, you're a wedding muse for me.
I'm pretty sure I've responded to every question so far, but heres a setup guide for the rs2. How to setup the RS2 / RSC2 - th-cam.com/video/vYumU6O7u48/w-d-xo.html
Dude! Thank you! I cannot wait to shoot with my RSC2 at this wedding on April 8th! I took some notes down from you too bro. Thanks! I may need to buy those side handles for real..
Thanks for making this video man! Your shots just look so amazing. Even if it's just a push in of a house. I'm like...man....that house look good!! I may use the handle idea like you. Will save me from bending over alot. Love your work. Thank you again for making this video.
Thanks Bryce! Yea the flipped handles save my back, but more than that I think it helps to put the gimbal in the sweet spot for camera height on a 35-50mm lens, right at waist level. I've noticed some other's footage actually looks better with the older, ronin-m. I believe it's because many of their shots are too high because of the S models make it harder to shoot at waist height. Have fun, -Matt
Amazing as always. I've been following you for over 6 years. Watched all of your videos. I've learned a lot from you. I'm myself a beginner videographer. I will have my own wedding this May. You were the first videographer that came to mind to video my wedding, but unfortunately I can't afford you.
So many great tips here. I'm definitely going to try flipping my handles on my next shoot. For details, I find it really helps to shoot in 60p so they can be slowed right down. Also we love to keyframe subtle zooms on gimbal shots like cranes and orbits to make them more dynamic.
Thanks! I love the 60fps for details as well, especially if I'm rushed and will un-intentionally move too quickly during the details. Keep up the nice work!
Great video! I've noticed your two shots in one over time watching your videos and every time I perform the maneuver I think of The Film Poets! I shoot on BMPCC 4k's so I am also pulling focus the whole day while gimbaling and am pretty confident with it! Slightly more stressful but pulling focus is fun and I realized I can create more "cinematic" shots with it.
Really great advice in this! Super valuable info! Particular appreciate the tips with shooting a first look and getting the walk ups to help tell the story. I'm going to try to get the 3 angles from the walking shot from now on too, I think that helps the story as well! I also really dig the idea of getting some of the crowd in the foreground of a first dance. Awesome video!
Nice! The crowd in the foreground of the first dance is hard to remember because you'll; often feel like getting really close to the couple. you'll need to hold the camera up really high though, but it's worth the effort. -Matt
Any solo wedding videographers out there sporting a Gimbal. Gonna try my first, moving from monopod setup to gimbal and a little nervous. Looking for videos to learn more. This one was helpful
@@wcsdiaries With canon it does both at the same time. If I'm shooting wide for a first dance, I'll track their mid-sections since the faces can turn a lot. Video AF can actually be pretty complicated, you have toe wield it properly or it'll backfire on you. -Matt
Thats a good idea. to give you an idea, I use Canons DPAF on the gimbal. Most times face detection works will, or object tracking. For tougher stuff like wides on a first dance I'm basically object tracking their bodies. Hope that helps a bit. -Matt
Wonderful work! I wish I got requests for that 2.35:1 letterbox format--it's epic! Do you ever put a GoPro on top of your DSLR using the hot-shoe? I find the GoPro adds that little bit of extra security in coverage, plus its ultra-view, even in linear, provides the ultimate in scope.
I shoot 23.98 most of the day and then 60fps when I know I want to slow it in post. As a rule of thumb I'll go 60fps for portrait session since the couples aren't models and may not maintain a shot very long, and I'll occasional do the same for precessional and details. - Remember you can't run 60fps in a 24fps timeline without slowing it down to at least 80%, the math doesn't work out otherwise and the playback will have to skip frames. -Matt
I use Canon's autofocus and lightly touch the back of the screen to maintain tracking. For something like a first dance, I'll track the couples bodies and if I move closer the camera will switch over to face detection.
So with this gimbal you cant put that tiny wee mic on it? and have to limit your movement range allot ? also can see you used allot of warp stabilization in post - not a good sign isnt that what were trying to avoid using ? Cheers
If I'm using the c70 with the mic it wont balance because of height limitations. I could make it work with the r5 I suppose, but then you can't invert, so removing the mic gains that. But do what you like.
very professional video!so you dont use lights at all or you use them on a small tripod that you move to different angles(no light on the camera).Also were do you use the 50 mm lens?thanks and keep the good work!
Best informative video ever 🙏✨ But, wait, what ? The DJI twist grip doesn't have NATO rails on both side, so you mounted it reverse ? Is it stil working for briefcase mode ? The handle doesn't end up backward ? 🤔 You might have give me the decisive hint for an impulsive purchase🤣
I believe the handle will end up pointing backward and therefor be totally unbalanced... However, I think with a quickrelease system (I have the Zhiyun), screwed on the other side of the rail, I could actually take the mini tripod off the bottom to snap it as an underslung handle 🤔 Nobody need both bottom tripod/handle and underslung one at the same time anyway :P Maybe you can try with yours and tell if it would work 🙏😊✨
How did you setup the handles facing upward? I see the grip handle is not fitting to the left arm extension and right arm extension? Do I need to swap the left and right arm extensions inorder to put the grip handles upwards?
Great tutorial and fantastic shots! I have one question though: why hold the trigger when going to underslung mode? I can simply lower the gimbal, what is the benefit of keeping trigger pressed? Cheers!
Really great info on movement and comp. I’m typically a photographer and do video time to time. Have RS3 pro with dual handgrips external monitor and the easy rig stabil light to take the fatigue off my arms. Are you pulling focus or in AF? also are you changing up frame rates throughout the day? I have a big wedding next week at a sick venue by the ocean and I’m in charge of video for the day (will also be using a 3 cam set up for the ceremony) the hard part is doing it as a 1 man band🥵
I use video AF throughout the day. I'll tap and track the subject often. And yes frame rates vary depending on the situation. Generally it's 24fps and then 60fps for portrait session. Good luck, you've got your work cut out for you!
@@thefilmpoets awsome I might try the AF then as I’m using a Nikon Z9 so subject tracking is pretty sticky. Just gets tricky sometimes when a lot of ppl around them as it tends to stick to who it wants to. I typically pull focus with the tilta follow focus dial but if the majority of time it’s just couples only I think AF is best. And as far as frame rates I love 24 for the look but the Z9 is pretty bad with rolling shutter when panning or motion is involved. I guess I can try to keep it minimal with slow movement when on gimbal.
@@b3lievenhopephotography578 I use a c70 mainly, and it has a "Whole area" AF, that acts a lot like photo autofocus, instead of tracking a subject it focuses based of composition and what's large in the frame. It's very helpful. - Dont forget you can always go manual mode, or lock the focus and maintain distance
Thank you for sharing these tips @The Film Poets, I watched your other video setting up the DJI RS2, you are using custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode. For all the moves you are showing in this video, are you on the same custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode, or are you switching modes based on the shots you are doing, like for example "push in and push out" are you locking all axis for your shot to look like a slider ? Appreciate your response.
Yes, I'll go handheld at receptions if I want to add a lot of energy.I've also done handheld work when hiking with a couple, and beach receptions etc. I personally don't do a lot of handheld work because I like locked offs or precise movements, but I appreciate the look that it has and keep it as an option when needed.
I’m using the DJI R Twist Grip Dual Handle here - amzn.to/33yfZji. There are some mounting points on the arms that work well for mounting monitors. My monitor is an older smallhd501. It’s fine but has a lot of glare so I put a matte screen protector over for an iPhone over it. Sometimes reducing glare, even at the cost of a little brightness, makes a monitor easier to see outdoors. So try that if you have issues with a monitor outside. -Matt
*What's your favorite gimbal move?*
Order the RS2 : geni.us/DJI-RS2fp
RS2 / RSC2 Settings guide - th-cam.com/video/vYumU6O7u48/w-d-xo.html
What camera profile do you use on your 1DX Mark II?
What a masterclass Matt. So much skill and knowledge on your end. Love learning from you, and it was a really nice little sneak peak to our wedding film. Can’t wait to see it.
Thanks Griffin. Total honor to be at your wedding!
I thought I spotted you in there Griffin!
I felt like I was watching a 30 mins video but it was just 10 mins. It's so much knowledge in one single video yet clearly explained. What a absolutely fantastic video!!!
WOW💖 This video is everything🥰 about WEDDING VIDEO🎥 🎞 MUCH THANKS BRO and God BLESS YOU 🌟
I can't tell you how helpful this video was. Really encapsulated everything I was looking for answers to. Thanks!
I use a lot of these techniques, so that lets me know im on the right track. Also, learned some new ones by watching this video. Thanks Matt! Love your work.
Thanks, Matt! You are a master of the gimbal, and you share your experience and talent in a free mini YT masterclass. You're not just a film poet, you're a wedding muse for me.
I'm pretty sure I've responded to every question so far, but heres a setup guide for the rs2.
How to setup the RS2 / RSC2 - th-cam.com/video/vYumU6O7u48/w-d-xo.html
A wealth of tips and tricks!
Just perfect !
thanks for those BTS shots G.
You're the best. Thanks for the great advice. Greetings from Poland
My first wedding is in two months, needed an insight on movements! Very detailed man!🙏🏼
Damn what a good video! 2 years old and still very well made and obviously relevant!🤩
Great vid man clean and clear thanks so much.
Great grade. Clean and without artifacts.
this is a great video bro , thank you
great video and tips!
Very well explained , not what u shoot but also how u shoot.. its unique on youtube.. thanks
What a valuable video. As a new wedding videographer, these are some fantastic insights! Thank you 🙏🏻
glad to hear that! Keep up the hard work Chris.
Awesome content. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.
That was awesome. Learned a lot, thank you.
Thanks for this! Probably one of the most helpful videos I've watched. I'm new to using a gimbal and have my first solo wedding shoot this weekend.
That was really a Masterclass, man!!!!!! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Great tutorial!!!!!
Excellent advice. I still use your LUT’s all the time btw.
As a professional full time wedding photographer and videographer I endorse this video
Fantastic tutorial…bravo!!
This was so helpful, great video!
MasterClass, thank you so much!!!!!!
Dropping knowledge! Couldn’t subscribe fast enough! 🏃🏻♂️💨
Awesome video, you’re an artist.
Really great info! Thanks so much for sharing some of your secrets
Amazing photography review.😍😍😍😍
Great and really useful advices in this video...thanks for sharing!
Dude! Thank you! I cannot wait to shoot with my RSC2 at this wedding on April 8th! I took some notes down from you too bro. Thanks! I may need to buy those side handles for real..
Nice video mate, very useful!! 🎥🎥
Your work is steller.
Fantastic, Love it, Thanx for posting
Thanks for making this video man! Your shots just look so amazing. Even if it's just a push in of a house. I'm like...man....that house look good!! I may use the handle idea like you. Will save me from bending over alot. Love your work. Thank you again for making this video.
Thanks Bryce! Yea the flipped handles save my back, but more than that I think it helps to put the gimbal in the sweet spot for camera height on a 35-50mm lens, right at waist level. I've noticed some other's footage actually looks better with the older, ronin-m. I believe it's because many of their shots are too high because of the S models make it harder to shoot at waist height.
Have fun, -Matt
Great Video, Really good advice.
Amazing as always. I've been following you for over 6 years. Watched all of your videos. I've learned a lot from you. I'm myself a beginner videographer.
I will have my own wedding this May. You were the first videographer that came to mind to video my wedding, but unfortunately I can't afford you.
Amazing details - thank you
So many great tips here. I'm definitely going to try flipping my handles on my next shoot. For details, I find it really helps to shoot in 60p so they can be slowed right down. Also we love to keyframe subtle zooms on gimbal shots like cranes and orbits to make them more dynamic.
Thanks! I love the 60fps for details as well, especially if I'm rushed and will un-intentionally move too quickly during the details. Keep up the nice work!
Great tips and tricks, thanks!!
Great tips! Thanks for this
Great video! thanks for sharing your tips
Awesome tips, thanks so much!!:)).
Thanks for the tips!
I upgraded my Ronin S to a small rig side handle, I've used it once and it feels so much better.
This is an excellent video! I just got a gimbal and I'm still trying to figure it out so this was super helpful. Thank you!
Nice. Check out the settings guide here to help dial it in - th-cam.com/video/vYumU6O7u48/w-d-xo.html
Great video! I've noticed your two shots in one over time watching your videos and every time I perform the maneuver I think of The Film Poets! I shoot on BMPCC 4k's so I am also pulling focus the whole day while gimbaling and am pretty confident with it! Slightly more stressful but pulling focus is fun and I realized I can create more "cinematic" shots with it.
Nice set of shots.
Very helpful. Thanks!
Great video brother. Thank you.
Really great advice in this! Super valuable info! Particular appreciate the tips with shooting a first look and getting the walk ups to help tell the story. I'm going to try to get the 3 angles from the walking shot from now on too, I think that helps the story as well! I also really dig the idea of getting some of the crowd in the foreground of a first dance. Awesome video!
Nice! The crowd in the foreground of the first dance is hard to remember because you'll; often feel like getting really close to the couple. you'll need to hold the camera up really high though, but it's worth the effort. -Matt
Giving away all your secrets! haha -- but I love that new set up
thank you, great tips!!
Any workshop sir this is really a good tutorials...
excellent tips, keep up the good work.
just great job . bravo !
Great video Thanks !!
Any solo wedding videographers out there sporting a Gimbal. Gonna try my first, moving from monopod setup to gimbal and a little nervous. Looking for videos to learn more. This one was helpful
Hey, I've shot solo once and used the gimbal. It's possible but you have to think ahead for important coverage like ceremonies and first looks.
I love ur content. U are really pro
Super helpful, I’m only just starting out, so this is invaluable! Thanks so much! 🙏🥰👍😀
Great to hear. Remember, focus on composition forest, then movement. Have fun!
@@thefilmpoets do you use autofocus on the gimbal?
@@wcsdiaries Yes. I'm able to lightly tap the back of the screen to change focus mid-shot as well.
@@thefilmpoets awesome! Do you use face tracking or just click on the screen to tell it where to focus?
@@wcsdiaries With canon it does both at the same time. If I'm shooting wide for a first dance, I'll track their mid-sections since the faces can turn a lot. Video AF can actually be pretty complicated, you have toe wield it properly or it'll backfire on you. -Matt
Wooohoo, good job.
loooooved it!
you should be much more active on TH-cam as you always impress with quality and advice!
if only you posted videos more often!
Perfect demonstration, helps a lot Next Video i wish you can tell something about the Camera Focus while you are filming with the Gimbal
Thats a good idea. to give you an idea, I use Canons DPAF on the gimbal. Most times face detection works will, or object tracking. For tougher stuff like wides on a first dance I'm basically object tracking their bodies.
Hope that helps a bit. -Matt
i will do my first wedding video in a week for free of corse, i added a bit more of a knowledge from you, thank you
Amazing man
thank you for sharing
great vid!!
Wonderful work! I wish I got requests for that 2.35:1 letterbox format--it's epic! Do you ever put a GoPro on top of your DSLR using the hot-shoe? I find the GoPro adds that little bit of extra security in coverage, plus its ultra-view, even in linear, provides the ultimate in scope.
great info
amazing
I always use primes on weddings. Minimum f1.8 always. Its good to highlight always the groom and bride and have that creamy bokeh.
Wawww this s just wawww 👍💯
well done!!
Love this video thank you for sharing! Where are you based out of?
Thank you
Awesome video and content. So good. I'm assuming you're shooting in 60fps the entire day?
I shoot 23.98 most of the day and then 60fps when I know I want to slow it in post. As a rule of thumb I'll go 60fps for portrait session since the couples aren't models and may not maintain a shot very long, and I'll occasional do the same for precessional and details. - Remember you can't run 60fps in a 24fps timeline without slowing it down to at least 80%, the math doesn't work out otherwise and the playback will have to skip frames. -Matt
Super bro
Great recommendations!
How do you handle the focus?
I use Canon's autofocus and lightly touch the back of the screen to maintain tracking. For something like a first dance, I'll track the couples bodies and if I move closer the camera will switch over to face detection.
So with this gimbal you cant put that tiny wee mic on it? and have to limit your movement range allot ? also can see you used allot of warp stabilization in post - not a good sign isnt that what were trying to avoid using ? Cheers
If I'm using the c70 with the mic it wont balance because of height limitations. I could make it work with the r5 I suppose, but then you can't invert, so removing the mic gains that. But do what you like.
Fantastic video mate. Can you still use the touch screen focus on the R5 or R6 while using an external monitor?
yes on the R5, no on the R6, which is a bummer.
Thanks for these great tips! What lights do you bring to weddings?
I'm still using the torch led. Nice, small lights, but you have to move them in pretty close.
Très joli
very professional video!so you dont use lights at all or you use them on a small tripod that you move to different angles(no light on the camera).Also were do you use the 50 mm lens?thanks and keep the good work!
I use lights at the reception on lights stands. 50mm prime is used for portrait session and sometimes for first dances.
Really great advice in this! Super valuable info! Particular appreciate the tips with shooting. which Monitor you using and size pls thanks
this is a smallhd 501. It's an older model but I do like how they have a special designed swivel head for them.
@@thefilmpoets thank you 🙏
Best informative video ever 🙏✨
But, wait, what ? The DJI twist grip doesn't have NATO rails on both side, so you mounted it reverse ? Is it stil working for briefcase mode ? The handle doesn't end up backward ? 🤔
You might have give me the decisive hint for an impulsive purchase🤣
I believe the handle will end up pointing backward and therefor be totally unbalanced...
However, I think with a quickrelease system (I have the Zhiyun), screwed on the other side of the rail, I could actually take the mini tripod off the bottom to snap it as an underslung handle 🤔
Nobody need both bottom tripod/handle and underslung one at the same time anyway :P
Maybe you can try with yours and tell if it would work 🙏😊✨
doing this makes the briefcase handle upside down. I never use it in that mode because it's the least stable.
Which setting on the gimbal do you mainly use for these? Pan Follow, Lock, Full follow, etc?
pan tilt follow
We want more
How did you setup the handles facing upward? I see the grip handle is not fitting to the left arm extension and right arm extension? Do I need to swap the left and right arm extensions inorder to put the grip handles upwards?
Yea flip the arms as well. I forgot that was part of it.
Great tutorial and fantastic shots! I have one question though: why hold the trigger when going to underslung mode? I can simply lower the gimbal, what is the benefit of keeping trigger pressed? Cheers!
You just hold it during the transition to keep the camera pointed forward. Once you're underslung you let go.
@@thefilmpoets I just read in the comments that you used PTF mode. Then it makes sense 🙂. I'm mostly on PF so the axes are locked anyway. Thanks!
Really great info on movement and comp. I’m typically a photographer and do video time to time. Have RS3 pro with dual handgrips external monitor and the easy rig stabil light to take the fatigue off my arms. Are you pulling focus or in AF? also are you changing up frame rates throughout the day? I have a big wedding next week at a sick venue by the ocean and I’m in charge of video for the day (will also be using a 3 cam set up for the ceremony) the hard part is doing it as a 1 man band🥵
I use video AF throughout the day. I'll tap and track the subject often. And yes frame rates vary depending on the situation. Generally it's 24fps and then 60fps for portrait session. Good luck, you've got your work cut out for you!
@@thefilmpoets awsome I might try the AF then as I’m using a Nikon Z9 so subject tracking is pretty sticky. Just gets tricky sometimes when a lot of ppl around them as it tends to stick to who it wants to. I typically pull focus with the tilta follow focus dial but if the majority of time it’s just couples only I think AF is best. And as far as frame rates I love 24 for the look but the Z9 is pretty bad with rolling shutter when panning or motion is involved. I guess I can try to keep it minimal with slow movement when on gimbal.
@@b3lievenhopephotography578 I use a c70 mainly, and it has a "Whole area" AF, that acts a lot like photo autofocus, instead of tracking a subject it focuses based of composition and what's large in the frame. It's very helpful. - Dont forget you can always go manual mode, or lock the focus and maintain distance
Hiya!! This video is so helpful! Do you use PF or PTF for this?
Ptf
Thank you for sharing these tips @The Film Poets, I watched your other video setting up the DJI RS2, you are using custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode. For all the moves you are showing in this video, are you on the same custom "Pan & Tilt Follow" mode, or are you switching modes based on the shots you are doing, like for example "push in and push out" are you locking all axis for your shot to look like a slider ? Appreciate your response.
I always us PTF with the custom deadband and speed settings from the other video.
Do you ever go handheld? And if so, for what occasion and why?
Yes, I'll go handheld at receptions if I want to add a lot of energy.I've also done handheld work when hiking with a couple, and beach receptions etc. I personally don't do a lot of handheld work because I like locked offs or precise movements, but I appreciate the look that it has and keep it as an option when needed.
@@thefilmpoets Thank you for that insight!!
nice :)
I am new to working with gimbals. How do you pull focus while using the gimbal?
I'm using the autofocus on the camera and tapping the screen to track the subject.
Great video! I was wondering which handles for the rs2 and monitor you recommend?
I’m using the DJI R Twist Grip Dual Handle here - amzn.to/33yfZji.
There are some mounting points on the arms that work well for mounting monitors. My monitor is an older smallhd501. It’s fine but has a lot of glare so I put a matte screen protector over for an iPhone over it. Sometimes reducing glare, even at the cost of a little brightness, makes a monitor easier to see outdoors. So try that if you have issues with a monitor outside.
-Matt
@@thefilmpoets Thanks Matt!